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12.138 Engineering Design for Physics Systems Worksheet

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Engineering Design for Physics Systems: Select design changes that improve performance of devices involving energy, forces, waves, circuits, or sensors. Aligned to NGSS, CCSS Literacy and Mathematics, AP Physics, and selected state frameworks 12.138 - Engineering Design for Physics Systems: Corresponding standards/alignment: NGSS HS-PS1-8, HS-PS3, HS-PS4-5, HS-ESS1 connections, HS-ETS1; CCSS RST.11-12.1/7/9, WHST.11-12.1/2/7; AP Physics 2 modern physics; AP Physics C enrichment as appropriate; TX TEKS Physics §112.45(c); FL SC.912.P.8, SC.912.P.10; VA PH.8; MA/CA/NY HS-PS1/PS4/ESS1/ETS1.

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

An ocean buoy wave-energy generator works in normal seas but is damaged during storms when wave forces exceed generator limits. Which design change best improves survivability while preserving energy capture?

ALock the generator at maximum coupling in all sea states, including storms.

BRemove force sensors so the controller cannot detect overloads.

CMake the buoy smaller until it captures almost no energy even in normal seas.

DAdd adjustable damping and a clutch or bypass mode that sheds loads during storms and retunes for normal waves.

Solution & Explanation:A robust wave-energy device changes operating mode with conditions: tuned damping captures energy normally, while load shedding protects components during extreme waves.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

A model building on a shake table experiences large accelerations at the same frequency as the table motion. Which base-isolation design change best reduces forces transmitted to the structure?

AMake the base extremely rigid so the building follows the table acceleration exactly.

BTune the isolation layer to the dominant shaking frequency with no damping.

CUse an isolation layer with a natural period longer than the dominant shaking period and enough damping to limit displacement.

DRemove displacement limits so the model can slide off the table during large motion.

Solution & Explanation:Base isolation reduces transmitted acceleration by shifting the structure's natural response away from the dominant ground motion while damping controls displacement.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

A lithium battery pack for a physics device occasionally warms unevenly during high-current operation. The design goal is to reduce risk and protect the cells. Which design change best improves safety and performance?

ABypass the battery-management system so cells can deliver any current demanded.

BAdd cell-level temperature sensing, current limiting through a battery-management system, and spacing or thermal paths that reduce hot spots.

CInsulate the hottest cells from all heat paths so hot spots persist longer.

DUse one temperature sensor far from the cells and ignore cell-to-cell imbalance.

Solution & Explanation:Battery packs need monitoring and control at the cell level because local heating and imbalance can damage cells. Current limits and thermal paths address the cause.

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This worksheet is designed specifically for Physics Science students. It aligns with educational standard 12.138 (Corresponding standards/alignment: NGSS HS-PS1-8, HS-PS3, HS-PS4-5, HS-ESS1 connections, HS-ETS1; CCSS RST.11-12.1/7/9, WHST.11-12.1/2/7; AP Physics 2 modern physics; AP Physics C enrichment as appropriate; TX TEKS Physics §112.45(c); FL SC.912.P.8, SC.912.P.10; VA PH.8; MA/CA/NY HS-PS1/PS4/ESS1/ETS1.).